The Knowledge Centre was launched in the Sundarbans in 2017 to promote knowledge within the local community to help people find creative, entrepreneurial and sustainable solutions for their livelihoods at a local level. In addition to the original hub, which is primarily used to process agricultural products, there are now two other hubs that serve as model farms. There, smallholder farmers are shown various entrepreneurial options based on the resources available in the region (e.g. rice, lentils, beekeeping, spices, etc.) through training and advisory visits. In addition, machines are made available to process the agricultural products and a seed bank through which indigenous seeds can be preserved and disseminated. The project is also focussing on how people can sell their produce more profitably.
Project No.: 73-17
Funding country: India
Funding location: Sundarbans, West Bengal
Funding year: 2017 – 2024
Project partner: Childfund Deutschland e.V.
Local organization: Bithari Disha